GKE Senior Security Engineer (Google Cloud Platform) - ApTask

About Client:
The Client is a leading global IT services and consulting company, providing a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including banking, financial services, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. It is one of the largest employers in the IT industry and has a vast and diverse workforce. The company places a strong emphasis on employee training and development. Client is known for its commitment to innovation and invests in research and development to stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
It offers a comprehensive set of services, including:
IT Services: Application development, maintenance, and testing.
Consulting: Business consulting, IT strategy, and digital transformation.
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO): Outsourcing of business processes to improve efficiency.
Enterprise Solutions: Implementation and support of enterprise-level software solutions. Digital Services: Services related to digital technologies, such as analytics, cloud, and IoT.



Salary: $150K/Annum



Job Description:

• Senior security professional with a firm understanding of cybersecurity principles and Google Cloud platform to work on threat modeling of various Google cloud services such as GKE, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage etc.
• Using threat modeling, you will identify threats and specify mitigating controls that will directly reduce the risk of operating in the Google Cloud platform.

• IT experience minimum of 10 years, with minimum a of 4 years in Cyber-Security/Information Security preferably in a highly regulated industry like financial services.
• Threat Modeling (STRIDE, PASTA, Attack trees, tooling, Attack).
• Identifying vulnerabilities using CWE or OWASP.
• Experience working in a cyber-security role.
• Extensive knowledge of Google cloud platform.
• Security practices pertaining to authentication, authorization, logging/monitoring, encryption, infrastructure security, network/segmentation.
• Operating systems and their hardening.
• Development concepts (such as: CICD, Pipelines, SDLC).
• Scripting languages, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Operating in a DevOps / agile team structure.
• Understanding of Docker/K8S/serverless/helm.
• Design and review technical architectures.

• Google Cloud Architect, Cloud Developer, Data Engineer, Network Engineer, etc.
• Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
• CISM, CISSP or any equivalent professional cyber security certification.

About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.

If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at businessexcellence@aptask.com .